losikid's computer build-up

[losikid]

This is the chit chat section, and I haven't had a crawler build for awhile so I wanted todo a build for my most recent project.

I've been buying parts to build up a new computer the past couple months...I should of just done it in one lump sum so I would of backed out :shock:.

Now, this build is ridiculous for my usage. The only computer games I play is civ 5, axis and allies, and company of hero's. And on a very limited basis (might play a game one night a month). However, I do use solidworks, matlab, photoshop, and a variety of other cad programs and IDE's quite often. Along with the usual internet browser (chrome) and Microsoft office products.

Now, I originally planned on doing a mid-level build. But my roommate who is known to be cheap ass built a computer better than the build I had laid out...and I couldn't let that stand, So I decided todo a high end build and I just about have all my parts.

List of parts below:

- Cooler Master Storm Trooper Full Tower
- Asus Maximus VII Hero Mother Board
- Intel i7 4790k CPU
- Asus ROG Poseidon 3GB GTX780 Graphics card
- G.Skill Trident 16GB 2400MHz DDR3 Ram
- Samsung 256GB 850 Pro SSD
- (2) Western Digital 1TB Black HDD's (Ran in a RAID setup)
- (2) Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitors
- Corsair AX860i Power Supply
- Asus Bluray/DVD/CD writer/reader

A little over 2k right now...and I can't decided if I want to finish my original build or to stop now. I would like to get another Poseidon GTX780 graphics card and run an SLI setup and do a Full custom water cooling loop. This'll be about another $800. Or I can stop now and buy a decent air cooler for my CPU. Decisions, Decisions.

Now, The build above is overkill for anything I'd ever do, The GTX 780 is perfectly capable of dual monitor games at ultra/high settings and still run at decent FPS. And water cooling is not really necessary either if I'm not SLIing the graphics cards and not OCing anything.

BUT, I went with a Graphics card that comes from the factory with a water block, so I feel like I need to water cool to take advantage of the setup I bought. And, occasionally, it be nice to overclock the piss out of my cpu for heavy simulations in matlab and solid works because I'm impatient. So a nice water cooling setup would be nice.

And, I really wanted to have the capability of running 4 monitors off one computer (So i'd need to SLI in another card). Right now I have 3 monitors and a 36" tv on my desk ran off two computers. One screen for overkillrc, two screens for school work, and the tv for streaming movies and music. (I have a very large corner desk....)

 

[losikid]

I may just return the GTX780 and pickup Two GTX970's and sli them. Then I wouldn't be pushing my psu, have similar performance as the 780, and wouldn't feel bad about not putting to use the built in water block in the Poseidons.

Two of these

Amazon.com: ASUS STRIX-GTX970-DC20C-4GD5 Graphics Cards STRIX-GTX970-DC20C-4GD5: Computers & Accessories

instead of two of these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMVYJR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[The Violator]

My question, and i have been considering this for me, is why 2 monitors vs one bigger? I have been thinking 40" vs 2 24".

 

[robertjpjr]

Unless youre going to be seriously gaming, I'd stick with the single GPU. OR if you plan on getting a 4k monitor / TV anytime soon.
Realistically the GT780 is fine for any current game. And most future games especially if you can live with lower graphical settings.
Nice build, for me it would be convenience vs price. You have the one card, I'd stick with it.
I've built many computers for my clients. Most never even use half of what the computer can do.

As far as water cooling, unless you intend on overclocking your GPU, I'd probably stick with a decent CPU Fan. Spend $50 and get a nice Noctura Cpu fan. Or similar brand.

Just my .02

 

[robertjpjr]

My question, and i have been considering this for me, is why 2 monitors vs one bigger? I have been thinking 40" vs 2 24".

I have 2 monitors and a TV hooked up to 1 PC. I can have Netflix on the TV and work on one screen and surf the Forums on another.
It's all about your level of productivity.
Resolution comes into play with just one TV "Monitor" Tv's are 1920x1080 resolution, unless you have a 4k, It's difficult for me to use my 46" to run multiple tabs of programs, web pages, etc.
Whereas its nice and easy to drag a browser from monitor to monitor and have the flexibility.

 

[BigSki]

My question, and i have been considering this for me, is why 2 monitors vs one bigger? I have been thinking 40" vs 2 24".

I use 2 monitors while I'm using the 3D software, it's very convenient to be able to have 1 screen open with individual parts while I put together an assembly, or if I'm building a new part and I need to access the 'Webz to find technical info. I've also used it while in AutoCad 3D mode so I can watch a 3D rendering on one screen as I build it in wireframe on the other.

 

[The Violator]

I use 2 monitors while I'm using the 3D software, it's very convenient to be able to have 1 screen open with individual parts while I put together an assembly, or if I'm building a new part and I need to access the 'Webz to find technical info. I've also used it while in AutoCad 3D mode so I can watch a 3D rendering on one screen as I build it in wireframe on the other.

Kind of an extended desktop. "thumbsup"

My thought was 2 porn videos playing at the same time, but I suppose there could be other uses.

 

[EeePee]

One's level of productivity can be based on how quickly one can watch Netflix stuff and surf the forums... huh...

One monitor for each eye. Huh.

 

[losikid]

My question, and i have been considering this for me, is why 2 monitors vs one bigger? I have been thinking 40" vs 2 24".

I generally have my monitors spread out along the desk, (I have a massive corner desk). And I use each monitor for completely different tasks. Right now I have my laptop running it's screen and another 24" monitor. Then I have an really old desktop I built in middle school (6-8 years ago) (single core, 4gb ddr2 ram, 1gb ddr3 graphics card) running the tv and 21" monitor.

The laptop I use for all my school work. The big screen is my active screen I type papers on, write code, etc. And I use the small screen for reference documents.

For the desktop, i have TV setup so I can't watch it while i'm doing other stuff, it's just to watch movies/shows. And the 21" monitor is for overkillrc stuff. I answer emails, print shipping labels/invoices, program radios, etc from it.

And I have to swivel my chair around the desk to work on different things. One leg of the desk it for school, the other leg is for overkillrc.

And as mentioned in another reply, tv's don't have high enough resolution to make a big one equivalent to multiple monitors

Unless youre going to be seriously gaming, I'd stick with the single GPU. OR if you plan on getting a 4k monitor / TV anytime soon.
Realistically the GT780 is fine for any current game. And most future games especially if you can live with lower graphical settings.
Nice build, for me it would be convenience vs price. You have the one card, I'd stick with it.
I've built many computers for my clients. Most never even use half of what the computer can do.

As far as water cooling, unless you intend on overclocking your GPU, I'd probably stick with a decent CPU Fan. Spend $50 and get a nice Noctura Cpu fan. Or similar brand.

Just my .02

I would agree...but I have a bad habit of doing everything overkill. And more I think about it, I might go with the 970's instead. I was reading some reviews and it seems like the 970 preforms better than the 780 (I don't have the Ti), and consumes less power. So I could get one for now, then when I decided todo all 4 screens off one desktop, I can add another card and not worry about pushing my power supply too much.

And, I don't plan on overclocking the GPU(s), I have no need too. But I may OC the CPU...

I have 2 monitors and a TV hooked up to 1 PC. I can have Netflix on the TV and work on one screen and surf the Forums on another.
It's all about your level of productivity.
Resolution comes into play with just one TV "Monitor" Tv's are 1920x1080 resolution, unless you have a 4k, It's difficult for me to use my 46" to run multiple tabs of programs, web pages, etc.
Whereas its nice and easy to drag a browser from monitor to monitor and have the flexibility.

I agree 100%, although I turned my tv so I couldn't stream while i was working, it was a massive distraction.

I use 2 monitors while I'm using the 3D software, it's very convenient to be able to have 1 screen open with individual parts while I put together an assembly, or if I'm building a new part and I need to access the 'Webz to find technical info. I've also used it while in AutoCad 3D mode so I can watch a 3D rendering on one screen as I build it in wireframe on the other.

Yes, I do this too. Multiple monitors is amazing.

 

[losikid]

Amazon just went out of stock on the 970's....:sad:

But I got my 780 in today...I bought it for 360 (and $30 rebate) acouple days ago and amazon raised the damn price to 460. I planned on buying the second gpu end of the week when the bank account filled up again. The 970's were in stock this morning for $350. which is the main reason I wanted to return the 780's, because the 970's were now cheaper. But, now thinking back, the 970's have been out of stock everytime I was researching graphics cards in the $300 range which is why I never considered one till last night.

What's even stranger, is amazon doesn't list itself as a seller anymore...so i can't backorder it or determine stock availability